Smart watches have become an accessory that many people use in Europe thanks to the large number of functions available and the fact that many of them They take up exactly the same space as a classic wristwatch.. Thanks to this, many advantages can be obtained without taking up more space.
These can measure different variables, and even record sporting activity in great detail. so that each user can have a better idea of their performance. Customization is also one of its strong points, and not only is it possible to change the appearance of the watch's wallpaper, but in many cases the straps are also interchangeable.
However, not all of them could be good, because, according to a just-published study, some of these straps They contain a high concentration of chemicals, some of them are even permanent, which could stay on the user's skin permanently.
The danger of straps
There are different types of smart watch straps, and depending on which one you choose or which one the watch has from the factory, Its composition can be totally differentand even harmful. A study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters found that some fluoroelastometer bracelets could contain a high concentration of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA).
This is a material that has been used in products such as non-stick cookware or food packaging, and has typically been linked to certain harmful effects on healthsuch as developmental delays or hormonal alterations.
Ahora no se ha descubierto que algunas correas de reloj cuentan con una concentración demasiado alta de este material. Este no solo es potencialmente peligroso, sino que además puede ser absorbido por la piel debido al contacto con el sudor y los poros abiertos de la piel. Los investigadores han analizado 22 marcas y correas diferentes, pero lo cierto es que aún no está claro cuál es el alcance del riesgo que puede suponer este material en las correas de los relojes.
Por lo que parece, únicamente están presentes en aquellas que están hechas de fluoroelastómetro, por lo que, de momento, evitar este material podría ser una buena solución. Esto puede ser realmente fácil, ya que la gran mayoría de marcas y tiendas online especifican de que están hechas las correas en su página de producto.
